Shelby County was named after the first governor of Kentucky Isaac Shelby and was organized in 1821. The County seat is Shelbyville.

Shelbyville is located roughly 22 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Shelby County covers 412.6 square miles and has total population of 44,114 (2006). Shelbyville is the largest city in the county and has a population of 18,063.

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The 167th Shelby County Fair will be July 6th - July 11th, 2015. Visit their website at www.shelbycountyfair.us for a complete list of events.